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EDITORIAL
Publisher and
Executive Editor
Emeritus
John Kominicki
Editor in Chief
Timothy Bolger
National Affairs Desk
Steve Israel
Contributing Editors
Warren Strugatch
Spencer Rumsey
Ruth Bashinsky
Annie Wilkinson
Lifestyle Editor
Todd Shapiro
Contributors
Bernie Kilkelly
Jeff and Vera Wurst
CJ Arlotta
Michelle Gabrielle
Centamore
Karly Eberly
BUSINESS
Co-publishers
Schneps
Communications
Victoria Schneps-Yunis
Joshua Schneps
Associate
Publisher/Executive
Vice President of Sales
Joanna Austin
Account Executives
Joan MacNaughton
Alan Gottlieb
Brian Kelly
Director of Operations
Robert Brennan
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22 GUEST COLUMNS
Steve Israel and his friends share with
us their reading recommendations for
the New Year and Greg Demetriou
reminds us that we need to remain
vigilant in the face of the continuing
opioid epidemic.
24 THIS MONTH
Lara Spencer, a Garden City native
who hosts Good Morning America and
Flea Market Flip, shares with us her
haggling tips and why everyone calls
her Bird. Cover photo by Mae Astute.
30 PRESS BUSINESS
The normally tight-lipped Suffolk
County Child Advocacy Center opens
up about their critical mission, we search
for clues in last year’s unemployment
stats, legendary caterer Marty Greenstein
shows off his tricks, and a tribute to the
LI inventor of the Segway.
41 PRESS HOME
We take a look inside the Lattingtown
mansion that was the set of The
Money Pit and is currently on the
market, plus the designers of local
man caves and she spaces inspire us to
build our own home sanctuaries.
48 PRESS HEALTH
Age-appropriate health tips to make
the new year a healthy one, five
products that will improve your life,
and 20 people who can help you keep
your resolutions.
56 PRESS BUZZ
Meet up-and-coming fashion designer
Meredith Gill, check out our wedding
guide, learn more about how the
Vanderbilts got their name all over the
Island, and Nassau Democratic Chair
Jay Jacobs takes a victory lap.
64 PRESS MAIN DISH
Chef Ed Davis marks 20 years at
Waterzooi Belgian Bistro, Honu in
Huntington mixes up The Manhattan
with coffee flavors, The Wursts tour
Northern Italian cuisine on the North
Shore, and the latest from the everpopular
Moustache Brewery.
69 DESTINATIONS
Garden City is buzzing with chic
restaurants, casual pubs and eateries
offering unique fare from around the
globe, plus historic landmarks and
some of the best shopping on Long
Island.
72 LISTINGS
Blues Traveler brings their 30th
Anniversary Tour to The Paramount,
Tony-winning Broadway musical
Once opens at John W. Engeman
Theater, and lots more to do this
month.
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Kevin James, star of Kevin Can Wait on CBS, brings his stand-up act to The Paramount on Jan.14.